Six Canadian golfers to watch as 2012 PGA Tour kicks off

Six Canadian golfers to watch as 2012 PGA Tour kicks off

With the PGA Tour’s first full-field event taking place this weekend at the Sony Open in Hawaii, here is a look at the status of six top Canadian players.

MIKE WEIR

World ranking 9242011 Made two cuts, his lowest since 1997. Had elbow surgery in the summer after months of playing in pain. Joined the European Tour.2011 earnings US$23,3122012 status Non-exempt (major medical). He will have to take advantage of his playing opportunities.

STEPHEN AMES

World ranking 3452011 Two top 10s, including a third-place finish at the Puerto Rico Open.2011 earnings US$547,5892012 status Full status as past winner.

DAVID HEARN

World ranking 253
2011 Made 19 cuts and had six top-25 finishes in his best season yet. Tied for fifth Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in October.2011 earnings US$869,0722012 status Full status for finishing in top 125 on 2011 money list.

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World ranking 2412011 Had the entire nation cheering when he tied for fourth-place at the RBC Canadian Open. Voted player of the year by Canadian golf journalists.2011 earnings US440,753 (PGA Tour)2012 status Nationwide Tour.

GRAHAM DELAET

World ranking 6252011 After making headlines as the top Canadian in 2010, was forced to sit out for most of 2011 because of back surgery.2010* earnings US$954,0112012 status Major medical exemption. Needs US$657,694 in 26 starts to keep full status.

MATT MCQUILLAN

World ranking 3522011 Found some success in rookie year, finishing 137th on the money list.2011 earnings US$582,9332012 status Partially exempt for finishing between 125th and 150th on money list.